Mental Health Clinician II (PCN 20-6777)
Location: Palmer Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is at present recruited Mental Health Clinician II (PCN 20-6777) right now, this position will be placed in Alaska. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Clinician II to join the team at Palmer Correctional Center, located in the Mat-Su Bor! ough.
The Mental Health Clinician II incumbent performs the duties as described below and operates at a higher level of independence, and in the absence of the Mental Health Clinician III may be responsible for oversight of services at Palmer Correctional Center.
This position provides direct mental health services to inmates at Palmer Correctional Center.
Under general supervision the incumbent will:
Screen & triage inmates presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses including severe mental illness, behavior problems, organic disorders, alcohol/drug abuse, developmental disabilities and personality disorders;
Conduct mental status exams and diagnostic assessments for inmates housed at PCC;
Provide individual counseling and treatment planning for inmates on the mental health caseload;
Provide suicide assessments and develop safety plans for inmates as needed;
Make referrals to and assist the psychiatric provider with telemedi! cine clinics;
Develop detailed release plans for inmates w! ith severe & persisting mental illness;
Facilitate open population core curriculum that will ensure group programming aimed at the adjustment and rehabilitation of inmates;
Provide annual suicide prevention training for institutional staff. We are looking for an employee with the following desired strengths:
Strong clinical and crisis intervention skills;
Experience working with chronically mentally ill adults;
Ability to work closely with medical and security staff;
Ability to work independently;
Ability to work well with difficult, resistant, and acting-out clients;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to establish effective rapport with clients;
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor;
Ability to effectively communicate with a diagnostically diverse client base;
Experience providing individual and group therapy. A very detailed cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter shoul! d highlight your knowledge, skills and abilities, and professional experiences as they pertain to duties and desired strengths for this position. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Please attach your cover letter and resume.
Your work history as described in your application, resume, and profile must support your responses to the supplemental questions. Please select the best response for each of the supplemental questions. You are required to be forthright and honest.
The supplemental questions and cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phases of the recruitment and selection process.
***This recruitment is only ope! n to applicants who can meet residency requirements***
Mini! mum Qualifications:
Mental Health Clinician II
A master's degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, child guidance, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field and two years of professional experience performing psychotherapeutic casework. The experience requirement is met by service as a Mental Health Clinician I with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution: Graduate study beyond the master’s degree will substitute for up to one year of the required experience (2 semester hours or 3 quarter hours of graduate study equals one month of work experience.)
Additional Required Information:
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS
Please bring the following items to the interview:
1. Transcripts from your highest level of education
2. Three (3) professional references with contact information
3. Copies of any professional licenses or certificates
COVER LE! TTER
A very detailed cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills and abilities, and professional experiences as they pertain to duties and desired strengths for this position. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or! provided at the time of interview.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using wo! rk experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
FINGERPRINT NOTICE
All employees of the Department of Corrections are required to be fingerprinted.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who! require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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Contact Information:
For more information regaurding this posting, please contact:
Name: Adam Rutherford
P! hone: (907) 269-7313
Email: adam.rutherford@alaska.gov
If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Workplace Alaska.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 06:20:33 GMT